Double-Walled Plant Holder Bridge Apertures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Planters with open water basins can create breeding grounds for mosquito larvae, which is undesirable, especially when located near humans or animals, while moisture-wicking systems may not provide sufficient water for water-hungry plants.
Innovation Solution
A double-walled plant holder with an inner and outer sidewall connected by a supporting bridge, featuring apertures in the bridge to allow water to flow into a reservoir beneath the inner sidewall, and a drain hole in the outer sidewall to prevent excess water from accumulating, reducing mosquito access while ensuring adequate water supply for plants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If an open water basin is provided in the planter, then water availability for the plant is improved, but mosquito breeding risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The planter is divided into separate functional zones: an upper planting area and a lower water reservoir, physically separated by the supporting bridge structure. This segmentation allows water to be stored in the lower reservoir while plants grow in the upper area, preventing direct contact between plant roots and the water reservoir that would otherwise create mosquito breeding conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting bridge acts as an intermediary structure between the planting area and the water reservoir. It provides mechanical support for the plant container while allowing water to pass through its apertures into the reservoir below. This intermediary structure enables water delivery to the plant through capillary action or controlled flow while maintaining physical separation that prevents mosquito access.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a moisture wicking system is used to draw water from the basin, then mosquito breeding is reduced, but water supply for water-hungry plants is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting bridge incorporates apertures or porous structures that allow water to pass through from the upper cavity to the lower reservoir. These openings enable adequate water flow to satisfy the needs of water-hungry plants while the reservoir design prevents mosquito access, combining sufficient water supply with pest prevention.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a two-dimensional surface water basin to a three-dimensional stacked structure with vertical separation. The water reservoir is positioned in the lower dimension while the planting area occupies the upper dimension, connected by the supporting bridge. This vertical arrangement increases water capacity while maintaining pest exclusion.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides sufficient water to plants while minimizing mosquito access to the water reservoir, effectively addressing the issue of mosquito breeding and ensuring plant health.
Implementation Method 1
water that is poured between the first and second supporting sidewalls from above will flow through the apertures and fill the water reservoir below
Implementation Method 2
the apertures in the supporting bridge may be provided with mesh, screens, or other material to allow for the passage of water but to reducing the ability of pebbles, dirt, or mosquitos from entering the water reservoir
Implementation Method 3
the outer supporting sidewall may be provided with one or more apertures located proximate the position where the supporting bridge connects with the outer supporting sidewall, in order to provide a drain hole for excess water
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to a planter device, and in some implementations, a planter for providing water to a plant and its method of use. The planter device may optionally include a double-walled vessel comprising a plurality of supporting sidewalls. In some embodiments, the inner and outer supporting sidewalls may be connected to one another by a supporting bridge.